The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 18,000
€ 23,200
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
